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Meat Pies

Cultural Context

Meat pies have a rich history in New Zealand, often enjoyed at sporting events or as a quick meal. They reflect the country's British colonial heritage, where savory pies became a popular comfort food. Today, variations abound, with fillings ranging from traditional beef to gourmet options like lamb or vegetarian alternatives, making them a beloved staple across the nation.

New ZealandNZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg carrots
2 kg Irish potatoes
evaporated milk
12 eggs
flour
butter
baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground beef
ginger
garlic
pepper
onion
corn masala
oil

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is usually more affordable.

shortcrust pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce offers umami, while balsamic vinegar is often cheaper.

1

The night before, prepare 1 kg of carrots and 2 kg of Irish potatoes for binding.

2

Add evaporated milk to the mixture, or use fresh milk or powdered milk with cold water if preferred.

3

Crack 12 eggs into a bowl and mix the whites and yolks together.

4

Measure the flour and set it aside in a larger bowl.

5

Add butter to the flour; use cold butter that has been in the fridge for 1-2 days for best results.

6

Mix the flour and butter until you achieve a breadcrumb texture.

7

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and baking powder to the dry ingredients and mix well.

8

Gradually add the eggs and milk mixture to the flour, mixing gently to achieve a soft, firm dough that is not sticky.

9

Divide the dough into portions and set aside to rest; refrigerate if the weather is hot.

10

In a frying pan, add a little oil and ground beef, seasoning it with spices of your choice, including cor masala.

11

Blend ginger, garlic, and pepper together and add to the beef in the pan.

12

Allow the beef to steam before introducing the pre-cooked Irish potatoes, mixing everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

PiesSavory Pies

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